Significance of bispectral index monitoring during the patients after general anesthesia while leaving the post-anesthetic intensive care unit

Abstract

Objective To discuss the significance ofbispectral index (BIS) monitoring during the patients after general anesthesia while leaving the post-anesthetic intensive care unit (PAICU). Methods Seventy-five cases after general anesthesia were selected. When they were sent out of the PAICU, recorded their BIS. Results Twenty-one cases with BIS 90 - 100,48 cases with BIS 80 - 89 in slight calm and hypnosis,5 cases with BIS 70 - 79, and 1 case with BIS 50 - 60. Conclusions Without BIS monitoring,when sent out of the PAICU,most patients after general anesthesia are gently sedated and without too much risk. But still some patients are deeply sedated. BIS monitoring provides a nice reference for the patients while leaving the PAICU. Key words: Anesthetics,general; Conscious sedation; Bispectral index